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October 11

 Jesus Walked on Water (Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 6)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water.
 

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He loves us and is always with us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t have to be afraid.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He is powerful and loves us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t have to be afraid when hard times come.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He has power over everything—wind, waves, and even fear. Jesus is the Son of God who cares for us and is always with us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t need to be afraid.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

October 4

 Jesus Fed a Crowd (Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus miraculously fed a crowd of people with five loaves and two fish.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
●       Toddlers: Jesus fed many people with little food. Jesus is God’s Son. He gives us life forever!
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus fed thousands with just a little food to show He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He gives us everything we need, including forgiveness of sin and life with God forever.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. This miracle showed that He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He meets our greatest need—not just for food, but for forgiveness and eternal life with God.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.
 

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

September 27

 Jesus Gave Life and Healing (Matthew 9; Mark 5; Luke 8)

 

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

Jesus healed people and raised the dead to life.

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 

●       Toddlers: Jesus is God’s Son. He healed people and gave life to the dead. Jesus died and rose again so we can live with God forever.

●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus healed people and gave life to the dead. He showed He is God’s Son, the Savior. Jesus died and rose again so we can be forgiven of our sins and have life with God forever.

●       1^st – 5^th Grade: Jesus healed people and raised the dead to life. By doing this, He showed that He is the Messiah, the Son of God. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He made the way for people to be healed from something even greater than disease or death. He made the way for us to be forgiven of our sin and have eternal life.

 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

●       Toddlers/Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.

●       1^st-5^th Grade: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 

The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever. Isaiah 40:8

September 20

 Jesus Calmed a Storm (Matthew 8; Mark 4; Luke 8)

STORY POINT

This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

                    ●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus calmed a storm to show the disciples He is God.

                    ●       1st-5th Grade: Jesus calmed a storm to show the disciples He is God.

CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.

                    ●       Toddlers: Jesus is God's Son! He has power over everything. We can trust in Him to save us from our sins.

                    ●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus showed He has power over nature. Jesus is God’s Son. He came to save people from sin. When we trust in Jesus, He forgives our sin and gives us life with God forever.

                    ●       1st-5th Grade: The disciples saw that Jesus has power over nature. He is the Son of God, the promised Savior. One day, Jesus would show His greatest power—not by calming a storm, but by dying on the cross and rising from the dead to save people from sin. Jesus saves everyone who trusts in Him.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

                    ●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.

                    ●       1st-5th Grade: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.

            "The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever." Isaiah 40:8

September 13

 Jesus Taught about the Kingdom (Matthew 13; Mark 4)

 STORY POINT

 This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.

                  ●      Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus told stories to teach what God’s kingdom is like.

                  ●       1st-5th Grade: Jesus taught what God’s kingdom is like using parables.

 CHRIST CONNECTION

This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 

            ●       Toddlers: Jesus is the King. When we trust in Him, we can be part of His kingdom forever.

            ●       Preschool-Kindergarten: Jesus is the King who came to bring God’s kingdom. Because Jesus died and rose again, we can be part of His kingdom forever when we trust in Him.

            ●       1st-5th Grade: Jesus is the King who came to bring God’s kingdom to earth. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, He made the way for people to be part of God’s kingdom. When we trust in Jesus, we are like the good seed in His field—we belong to Him, we grow in Him, and we will be with Him forever.

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER

This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.

                 ●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.

                 ●       Kids: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error

KEY PASSAGE

This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.    

"The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever." Isaiah 40:8

September 6

 Jesus Taught in Parables (Matthew 13; Mark 4; Luke 8)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●      Toddlers - Kindergarten: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom.
●      1st - 5th Grade: People will have different responses to God’s kingdom.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
●      Toddlers: Jesus taught about God’s kingdom. People who love Jesus tell others about Him.
●      Preschool/Kindergarten: People who hear and believe God’s Word will grow to be like Jesus and share His good news with others.
●      1st-5th Grade: Not everyone who hears about Jesus believes in Him. Some people don’t understand the gospel, and some people care more about the things of this world than they do God’s kingdom. But people who believe in Jesus and follow Him will grow to be like Him and will share His good news so others can believe too.
 
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
●      Toddlers-Kindergarten: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true.
●      1st-5th Grade: Is the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.
 
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
 "The grass withers, the flowers fade, but the word of our God remains forever." Isaiah 40:8